What’s good for the goose is good for the gander
How do you stand your ground in a fiercely hierarchal organisation like the Army, if you’re not the Deputy Chief?
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From flood relief to friendship
For Leading Seaman Abbey Lane, a few hours in a flooded caravan park turned into a connection that still rings
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Passing the Navy baton with wise words
As he approaches his 100th birthday, Navy veteran Frederick Ronald Stannus returned to HMAS Cerberus, the place his Navy story began
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If trust is the most important thing in the Army, what comes next?
Success in battle? This would have to take the prize; but fortunately, appearances on the battlefield are few and far
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Inside the Australian Army Flying Museum
At the Australian Army Flying Museum, the Chinook helicopter captivates visitors with its sheer scale and commanding presence. CAPTION: Members of
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‘Homecoming’ for former sapper
A long-held wish was granted to former sapper William ‘Bill’ Knowles, who returned to Townsville’s Lavarack Barracks last month for
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104 years, 34 missions, one remarkable life
Second World War aviator, Flying Officer Leonard ‘Len’ Mills, celebrated his 104th birthday in December last year, with 37 Squadron
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Healthcare ready whenever, wherever
RAAF personnel demonstrated their ability to rapidly deploy and operate a new cutting‑edge deployable Role 2 medical treatment facility during
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83 years of intelligence, reconnaissance and security
As 83 Squadron marks its 83rd anniversary, the unit continues the same mission it began during the Second World War
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Can the Australian public trust in our national defence?
What is it that will convince Australian citizens that the government has produced a well-thought-out plan to defend our Nation?
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Unit identity in the RAAC
What happens when a tank regiment that has served the Nation in the same role for 75 years is suddenly
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Memorial’s enduring significance recognised
In a ceremony at Bradleys Head in Sydney, Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh and Commander Australian Fleet
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The Right of Appeal: Real or illusionary for the ADF?
This is a story about a misuse of power. Her Excellency, the Governor General, is the Commander-in-Chief of the
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Will the RAAC have a role in the 2026 National Defence Strategy?
“The next National Defence Strategy (NDS) should deliver something Australia has long lacked: a strategic narrative that tells the public
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Flying the past to see the future
An air force that fixes its gaze only on the future does not see more clearly, but closes one eye
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Survival training gives sailors an edge
At sea, damage-control teams train daily to combat fires, floods, medical emergencies or toxic hazards. CAPTION: Leading Seaman Amy Matthews
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World-class clinics enhance ADF care
The health and wellbeing of ADF personnel has received a significant boost with the completion of a new medical clinic
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How to get the RAAC back on track
Of course, the answer is easy … simply follow the recommendations of the RAAC Corps Council in both 2024 and
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Training to survive a chemical weapon attack
It’s a situation no soldier ever wants to find themselves in – having to deliver urgent, lifesaving care to seriously
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Routine search solves 81-year family mystery
An 81-year mystery has been solved and a family united with an Air Force war hero’s medals thanks to a
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